Post-race bumps at Bristol have simmered to competitive praise.

Star's top-five production is off pace compared to other years.

Carl Pavano held down Toronto in his first start at Yankee Stadium since opening day last year, and New York managed just enough offense against A.J. Burnett in a 2-1 victory over the Blue Jays on Friday night.

Some outfield seats at the new Yankee Stadium will cost $100, while premium viewing behind home plate will cost $2,500.

Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed two hits in eight innings, Dustin Pedroia had four hits and Jason Bay drove in three runs to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 8-0 on Friday night.

Ben Zobrist hit a grand slam, Cliff Floyd drove in five runs and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays guaranteed their first-ever winning season with a 14-3 rout of the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night.

Carlos Beltran came through with the big hit that had eluded the New York Mets all night.

Alfonso Soriano hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 Friday for their seventh straight win,